It seems that the old thread has run its course.

Portland took down the Celtics today, and they didn't even have the services of Brandon Roy! I love the defensive renaissance they've had, and this kind of win can really define a season, especially for a young team like the Trailblazers.

Here were my power rankings as of yesterday's games:

1. Cleveland
2. Boston
3. L.A. Lakers
4. Orlando
5. San Antonio
6. Atlanta
7. New Orleans
8. Denver
9. Portland
10. Dallas
11. Houston
12. Phoenix
13. Detroit
14. Utah
15. Miami
16. Milwaukee
17. Chicago
18. New Jersey
19. Charlotte
20. Philadelphia
21. Indiana
22. Toronto
23. Memphis
24. New York
25. Golden State
26. L.A. Clippers
27. Washington
28. Minnesota
29. Sacramento
30,000. Oklahoma City

new sticky time

luv4u said:

Moonbeam said:

I'd still put Boston and LA ahead of Cleveland, they gotta show me more.

Are u sure Boston is going 2 get 70 wins?

Don't know how the Celts can still be ahead of the Lakers, especially after the Celts just dropped 3 out of 4. And then the Cavs lost last night as well. Lakers should be in 1st on that list.

And no, the Celts won't win 70.

MuthaFunka said:

I knew that weeks ago. No one will.....

Graycap23 said:

And not only because there's way too many good teams now than when the Bulls did it, but Phil said that since they were in the midwest, the travel games weren't as brutal, but teams on the coasts (Lakers/Celts) wouldn't be able to do have that luxury of 2 hour travel times and such like the Bulls did.

MuthaFunka said:

lol.....if u say so.

Graycap23 said:

LOL What? Phil has a great point. Travel takes its toll on teams.

MuthaFunka said:

Did the Bulls NOT travel 2 the West coast 2 kick ass in 1995?

Graycap23 said:

LOL Dawg, THAT'S the point Phil was saying: Since their in the midwest, they didn't have to do long travels to the west/east because they were in the midwest. The flight time was shorter to the East/West from the middle of the country. Ha made a valid point.

MuthaFunka said:

Valid or no, it's an excuse.

Graycap23 said:

Excuse for who? The Bulls being able to do it? It makes perfect sense. Look at the Celts now - 3 losses in 4 games ALL on the west coast.

MuthaFunka said:

An excuse 4 anyone who can't do it.

Graycap23 said:

Again, it's a tougher league than it was MJ got to rifle through expansion teams and soft overseas players. Like it or not, dawg, that shit is TRUTH!

MuthaFunka said:

Like I've said before, it does not matter. The record STANDS.....

Graycap23 said:

Yes, it does. As for reasons previously stated.

MuthaFunka said:

Laker fan

paintedlady said:

INTELLIGENT Laker fan. Get it right.

MuthaFunka said:

Intelligent no doubt , its the Laker fan part that I don't get.

paintedlady said:

You will come June!

MuthaFunka said:

we'll see.

paintedlady said:

Bulls.....in 5. (2030)

Graycap23 said:

Me thinks maybe its time to become a Hawks fan?

paintedlady said:

I'm a Phil Jackson & Doc Rivers fan at the moment. The Bulls won't be winning anything until long after I'm dead.

paintedlady said:

Yes, we shall.

Graycap23 said:

It is really easy to get caught in the moment, and Boston has lost 3 of 4 at this moment. However, I think they are still the toast of the town as far as the NBA is concerned. As the teams are currently constituted, Boston is tops in my opinion.

As for my Knicks, all I can say is that they are much better than they were last year. Their problem is that they have too many bench players starting. Duhon and Lee are bona fide starters, but that is it. They need a quality stater at the 2, 4, and 5 position. Nate Robinson could be the 6th man and Harrington and Richardson could provide key minutes off of the bench. Right now I am hoping for 32 wins; that would be a dramatic improvement from last year.

Darwintheorgangrinder said:

Harrington is a legit starter at either the 3 or 4.